Windows firewall advice for a simple life?

Hi, I am posting this to ask for the opinion of the "heavy users" in this great forum, where I find the discussions very enlightening even though sometimes beyond my understanding
I have been reading about firewalls for a while, and I haven't yet been able to determine whether my security setup makes sense for my needs. First, my setup:
realtime:
Firefox with NoScript + Windows firewall + NOD32 Blackspear settings + Cyberhawk
on-demand:
KAV + AVG Antispyware + Superantispyware + A2
I am not a gamer, I occasionally run eMule, if I download something I always scan it also with KAV, and regularly run scans with my on-demand apps. I also have a regular image backup in case I need to reinstall, both system and data.
I understand that Windows firewall works only for incoming traffic. However I do not want to be bothered with setting rules, pop-ups and the like, so (finally ) to my question:
considering what I have written, do you think Windows firewall is appropriate, or what else would you suggest - that uses a *bare minimum* of my attention and learning? I am looking for a simple, yet safe, existence

I am not a gamer, I occasionally run eMule, if I download something I always scan it also with KAV, and regularly run scans with my on-demand apps. I also have a regular image backup in case I need to reinstall, both system and data.

Hi, I am posting this to ask for the opinion of the "heavy users" in this great forum, where I find the discussions very enlightening even though sometimes beyond my understanding
I have been reading about firewalls for a while, and I haven't yet been able to determine whether my security setup makes sense for my needs. First, my setup:
realtime:
Firefox with NoScript + Windows firewall + NOD32 Blackspear settings + Cyberhawk
on-demand:
KAV + AVG Antispyware + Superantispyware + A2
I am not a gamer, I occasionally run eMule, if I download something I always scan it also with KAV, and regularly run scans with my on-demand apps. I also have a regular image backup in case I need to reinstall, both system and data.
I understand that Windows firewall works only for incoming traffic. However I do not want to be bothered with setting rules, pop-ups and the like, so (finally ) to my question:
considering what I have written, do you think Windows firewall is appropriate, or what else would you suggest - that uses a *bare minimum* of my attention and learning? I am looking for a simple, yet safe, existence

thanks for your help, and happy Easter to all!
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Overkill, drop A2, and you don't need KAV if you have NOD32.(Vise Versa)